Occupational Therapist – Employment & Wellbeing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Provide specialized vocational rehabilitation assistance to individuals facing health, disability, neurodiversity, or wellbeing challenges.

• Evaluate functional capabilities and the influence of physical and mental health conditions on employment and work readiness.

• Carry out vocational and functional assessments, creating customized interventions and support plans.

• Formulate work capability profiles, return-to-work strategies, and recommendations for workplace adjustments.

• Design and implement rehabilitation, adaptation, and workplace support strategies that enhance employment outcomes.

• Assist participants in setting realistic employment objectives and advancing towards sustainable employment.

• Create workplace-specific in-work support plans to promote job retention and sustainability.

• Utilize professional judgment and clinical reasoning to identify risks, barriers, and opportunities.

• Offer expert advice and guidance to colleagues regarding vocational rehabilitation and workplace modifications.

• Engage in multidisciplinary triage processes and specialist pathway assignments.

• Establish and nurture relationships with employers, stakeholders, and partner organizations.

• Keep precise records, reports, and evidence in compliance with quality and contractual standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Current professional registration in the UK.

• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist, or another registered health professional with pertinent experience in vocational rehabilitation, occupational health, return-to-work, or employment support.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Strong clinical reasoning capabilities.

• Demonstrated empathy, professionalism, and a person-centered approach.

• Dedication to providing high-quality assessments and customer experiences.

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex health, disability, or wellbeing requirements.

• Proficiency in report writing, assessments, and action planning.

• Competence in Microsoft 365.

• Knowledge of, or a keen interest in, vocational rehabilitation, workplace health, or employment support.

• Familiarity with workplace adjustments and Access to Work provisions.

• Background in employment, wellbeing, occupational health, or employability services.

• Understanding of disability employment and workplace inclusion.

• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and a Birthday Day off (with the option to purchase an additional 5 days).

• 2 Volunteer Days.

• Pension plan with 5% employee and 5% employer contributions.

• Healthcare Cash Plan, which includes life assurance at three times the salary.

• Annual review of salary.

• Referral program for friends.

• Complimentary access to Benefit Hub, featuring retail discounts, a Cycle to Work Scheme, and additional voluntary benefits.

• Professional supervision, continuing professional development (CPD), and ongoing development opportunities.

• Structured support, supervision, and avenues for professional advancement.